4 Tips For Getting Family Wedding Portraits Without a Headache
As a Greenville wedding videographer, I get to work with families all the time, especially on wedding day! It’s not often you get to have everyone you love in one place. Weddings bring together families who are spread out all around the globe. One thing that is really incredible is the memories you’re able to get from photos of you all dressed up together. It’s important to get those good photos you can cherish forever and talk about later over FaceTime. Whether you have a long time between your wedding ceremony and reception or a little blurb, we can make sure you get to capture the moment with your extended family.
Plan Ahead
Something that can help make family wedding portraits go quickly if you don’t have a lot of time is to have a list ready for your photographer of all the people you want those professional photos with. This can include extended family such as parents and grandparents of the bride and groom and friends like bridesmaids and groomsmen. If you’re not sure where to start from while making your list, you can always get a “shot list template” online. Even if you have a lot of time, it is good to create your list so that you aren’t getting anxious. You’ll be ready to go with the next photo and you won’t be wondering “when will we be done? I’d really like to party!”
Ask For Help
After the ceremony, things might become chaotic. With people running to grab stuff out of their car or talking with a family member that they haven’t for a long time it’s hard to know where everyone is. You could designate someone in your family or maybe a friend to help you gather the people you need. You can share with them your “shot list” and have them look for the people who are up next. You’ll be busy smiling for the camera and your photographer will be busy taking those photos. They’re able to give direction, but only from where the pictures are being taken. If your designated person is not in many of the photos, if any, they can spend the whole time making sure everyone is ready to go!
Lean On Your Photographer
Your photographer has done the family wedding portraits thing a lot. They usually have it down to a science. If you share with them your “shot list,” they’ll be able to make sure everyone you would like to be included is included. Once they know what pictures you’ll need, they’ll be able to work their magic! They should have some tips if you ask how to make things go a little more smoothly.
Elderly and the Youngsters First
You may think to start out with pictures of you and your now spouse with your parents and siblings. However, it might be easier to start with those who need to get sitting the soonest. If you have elderly grandparents, it would be a good idea to start with them. This way, they’re not tired from standing around. They’re able to do the pictures more easily this way. Also, getting the young kids out first might help as well. If one of your siblings has kids, get them in those photos first too! The parents will be grateful. Then after you get those shots, you can move on to the shots with your other close family and friends.
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